Administrative Theatre Production Supervisor Victoria Gardens Cultural Center​/Rancho Cucamonga

The Victoria Gardens Cultural Center / The City of Rancho Cucamonga
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
US

Are you ready to step into a role that positively impacts the community through arts and entertainment? The City of Rancho Cucamonga’s Community Services Department is seeking a Theatre Production Supervisor who is a dynamic team player, passionate about the technical side of performing arts production, and committed to delivering exceptional experiences for both artists and audiences. If you thrive in fast-paced environments, love working behind the scenes, and have a keen eye for detail, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

As our Theatre Production Supervisor, you will play a critical role in ensuring seamless, high-quality productions that engage and inspire the community. You’ll oversee all aspects of production, from lighting and sound to stage management and safety protocols, ensuring every show runs smoothly and to the highest professional standards. Equally important, you will be an engaging leader, creating strong relationships with artists and their teams and ensuring they are met with exceptional customer service and hospitality.

About the Lewis Family Playhouse at Victoria Gardens Cultural Center:

The Lewis Family Playhouse is an intimate, state-of-the-art performing arts center with 560 seats owned and operated by the City of Rancho Cucamonga. As a major anchor to the Victoria Gardens Lifestyle Shopping Center, the Lewis Family Playhouse educates, entertains, and ignites the imagination through high-quality theatrical experiences for children, families, and audiences of all ages throughout Southern California. In addition to the Lewis Family Playhouse, the Victoria Gardens Cultural Center includes a 60-seat Black Box Theatre, large-scale event rental spaces, and the brand-new Bank of America Imagination Courtyard, which is an outdoor stage that hosts a variety of performances and events.

This position might be perfect for you if you are:

• Deeply knowledgeable and endlessly curious about technical equipment, processes, and emerging technologies in the performing arts.
• Detail-oriented and organized with an eye for precision, safety, and quality.
• A natural motivator, excellent communicator, and team leader who builds trust and fosters collaboration.
• Able to stay calm and professional under pressure.
• Forward-thinking, with the ability to anticipate needs and plan ahead.
• Committed to accountability, both for yourself and others.
• A strong relationship-builder who prioritizes excellent guest experiences.
• Analytical, with a problem-solving mindset.
• Resilient and adaptable to changing circumstances.
• Humble and collaborative, always willing to learn and grow.
• Able to provide exceptional service while thoughtfully balancing artist needs, venue resources, and team capacity.
• Driven by a passion for live entertainment and creating memorable experiences for audiences.

You’ll be responsible for:

• Supervising and coordinating production and technical operations, including electrical/lighting systems, rigging, set construction, audio, video, special effects, and stage management. Troubleshooting and resolving technical and production issues.
• Planning, coordinating, and overseeing production crews for load-ins, rehearsals, and performances to ensure smooth operation for all event types.
• Selecting, training, assigning, and evaluating technical and production staff; establishing work schedules, approving and managing time sheets, and monitoring performance.
• Reviewing tech riders, artist contracts, and production requirements for each event, coordinating with artistic staff, producers, and clients to ensure all needs are met. Advancing productions to ensure technical and logistical arrangements are complete.
• Managing production and theater operations budgets, including labor and equipment; coordinating vendor procurement within budgetary guidelines.
• Overseeing the condition, maintenance, and lifecycle of production equipment, technical assets, and venue resources, including identifying aging or outdated equipment, anticipating replacement and repair needs,…